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To See Portland as it is in Heaven

There is over 2.5 million people in the greater Portland area, over 700k in the downtown area. We believe God loves Portland and is pursuing real, transformational relationship with each and every person in our city.

For us, this isn’t simply a catchy reframing of the Lord’s Prayer. It is what drives us to listen with empathy, engage with compassion, serve with our full heart, and equip with immense purpose. It’s the pursuit of shalom in Portland.

This is an invitation to choose to see God in others. To see the Lord’s hands already at work through out the city. We choose to speak life over Portland, and will continue to partner and collaborate with others who desire to see the Kingdom of God come alive, in Portland as it is in Heaven.

Our Team

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A woman with long blonde hair wearing a black knit beanie with a Clydehurst logo on it, smiling outdoors with a blurred blue sky background.

Sierra Wolverton

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Caden Edwards

Matt Markley

Mission

To engage Portland with a loving God.

Vision

To see Portland as it is in Heaven.

Purpose

Our MVP

To unite an apostolic community around Kingdom initiatives that reveal the love of God to neighborhoods and nations.

Our Values

  • We are called to praise and worship God alone.

    (Exo 20:2-3; Deu 6:4-5; 2Ki 17:35-39; 1Ch 16:28-30; Neh 8:2-10; Mar 12:29-30; Rom 15:5-13; Jud 24-25; Rev 5:6-14; Rev 19:5-8).

  • We are called to lead holy and righteous lives that exemplify the nature and character of God.

    (Lev 19:1-2; Psa 51:7-11; Jer 18:1-11; Eze 20:10-12; Zec 13:9; Luk 1:68 75; Eph 4:21-32; Tit 2:11-14; 1Pe 2:9,21-25; 1Jo 3:1-3)

  • We are called to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who do not know Him.

    (Psa 78:1-7; Isa 40:3-11; Mic 4:1-2; Hab 2:14; Luk 24:44-48; Act 2:32-26; Act 10:39-43; 1Co 9:19-23; 2Co 2:12-17; 1Pe 3:15-18)

  • We are called to engage in intercessory prayer for the people and causes on God's heart.

    (Psa 78:1-7; Isa 40:3-11; Mic 4:1-2; Hab 2:14; Luk 24:44-48; Act 2:32-26; Act 10:39-43; 1Co 9:19-23; 2Co 2:12-17; 1Pe 3:15-18)

  • We are called to commit to the Church in both its local expression and its mobile expression.

    (2Ch 29:20-30; Psa 22:25-28; Psa 122:1-4; Joe 2:15 17; Mat 18:19-20; Act 2:44-47; Act 4:32-35; 1Co 14:26-40; Eph 2:11-18; Heb 10:23-25)

  • We are called to contribute toward God’s kingdom purposes in every sphere of life.

    (Deu 15:7-11; Deu 24:17-22; Psa 112:4-9; Pro 11:10-11; Zec 7:8-10; Mat 5:14-16; 2Th 3:13; Tit 3:4-8; Heb 13:15-16; Jam 2:14-26)

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We would love to connect with you! You can find the staff application below or contact us at the bottom of this page.

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All of our values and purpose come together in Community.

“Community is not primarily about having something in common, but about being committed to something in common.”

Henri Nouwen

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